As Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, disappears for the pitiful reason of his own birthday, episode 98 of On The Ball sees NCFC Numbers digit magnet Steve Sanders host the pod as it tries to swallow that defeat at St Mary's.

Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich head of content and programme editor Dan Brigham plus ITV Anglia broadcast journalist Andy Ward.

The crew talks through Norwich City's 2-0 loss at Southampton and this week's double header of an FA Cup tie at Liverpool, before hosting Brentford at Carrow Road in the Premier League.

Surely a game they dare not lose?

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 97 of On The Ball - as the pod digs into the details of the Canaries' Premier League at Anfield.

Joining Michael LIVE are former Norwich head of content and programme editor Dan Brigham plus Canaries fans Rob Fletcher and our song laureate, Elliot Lake.

The crew talks through the story of what if at Liverpool, Dean Smith's remaining forward options following injury to Adam Idah and the prospect of a Friday night at Southampton.

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is back in the hosting chair for episode 96 of On The Ball - as the pod picks over the leftovers of a two-game week.

Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Canaries fan and budding journalist, Anna Say.

The crew talks through the Carrow Road visits from Crystal Palace and Manchester City, the Norwich candidates for Susie Dent's latest top 10 and look ahead to the first of an Anfield doubleheader.

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NCFCnumbers and super spreadsheet star Steve Sanders is in the presenting chair once again for episode 95 of On The Ball - and the podcast is in full cup-run rhythm.

Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich City head of content Dan Brigham plus journalist and commentator of a Scottish persuasion, Stuart Hodge.

The crew talks through FA Cup fourth-round victory at Wolves, voiceover mishaps and what we learned about Norwich's deadline business (or lack of).

Plus, how tall is Michael McGovern really?

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NCFCnumbers and super spreadsheet star Steve Sanders is in the presenting chair for episode 94 of On The Ball - and the podcast has never known a Premier League night like Friday.

Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich City press officer, Ben Mouncer, plus journalist and commentator of a Scottish persuasion, Stuart Hodge.

The crew talks through the night of Norwich's dreams with a 3-0 win at Watford. There are also the small matters of the remaining days of the January transfer and an FA Cup fourth-round tie at Wolves on the horizon.

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 93 of On The Ball - and the podcast has a Premier League win to talk about!

Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Along Come Norwich flag purveyor Maddie Mackenzie.

The crew talks through Norwich's 2-1 success over Everton, and the preceding defeat at West Ham United.

There is also a crucial clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on the horizon.

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns for the first time in 2022 with episode 92 of On The Ball - and the podcast is keeping it positive for as long as possible.

Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus former matchday programme editor Dan Brigham and official OTB quizmaster Ryan Livermore.

The crew talks through Norwich's FA Cup success at Charlton, the Premier League action that ended 2021 and the joys of the January transfer window.

There are also games at West Ham and against Everton to preview. Happy new year to you all!

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 91 of On The Ball - and the podcast is keeping its fingers crossed as it wraps up for the year.

Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Norwich legend Darren Huckerby and season ticket holder Susannah George.

The crew talks through the home defeat to Aston Villa, Emi Buendia's return and the issues with VAR, as well as reviewing 2021 and looking forward to the festive fixture programme (assuming it goes ahead).

Merry Christmas and a happy new year all our listeners and a big thank you to our guests and panellists throughout the year. We will see you all again in 2022!

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 90 of On The Ball - and the podcast has some catching up to do.

The crew talks through the games with Newcastle, Tottenham and Manchester United before looking ahead to a big week and a couple of eye-catching reunions.

Joining Michael are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus OTB regulars, Stuart Hodge and Zoe Morgan. They go LIVE and among other things, try to work out what sort of reception Emi Buendia should receive back at Carrow Road.

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, takes a back seat as NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders hosts episode 89 of On The Ball.

The podcast talks through the goalless draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, a new crest and Stuart Webber's new contract.

The pair are joined by former Norwich, Wolves and England winger Matt Jarvis. They go LIVE and also manage to find a bit of time to look ahead to two away trips: Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and before that, a significant clash with winless to Newcastle United.

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